X Games riders with Jesus!

http://www.denverpost.com/commented/ci_8071787

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In a sports world where believing in yourself is an essential tool — you need that kind of faith before you can hit a three-rotation 1080 on a snowboard — the notion of believing in something bigger can be difficult to fathom.

But a swelling corps of Jesus fans is making itself known in the inherently hedonistic world of extreme sports.

At this year's Winter X Games in Aspen, born-agains sport Jesus stickers on their rides. They eschew the party scene that saddles just about all the action. They wade through the excesses, living a chaste life while pushing the boundaries of their sport, hoping their lifestyle inspires others.

"Snowboarding can only take you so far," says Tommy Czeschin, a 12-year pro boarder on the U.S. Snowboarding Team and new father from Mammoth Lakes, Calif. "You can win lots of events but still be empty inside."

It is not just born-again Christians who are bringing a new spirituality to the X Games. As this event matures, so do its participants.

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I LOVED seeing this article! Extreme coolness!

I don't have access to a television right now but when I did I really enjoyed watching the X Games coverage!! Cheering them on in both safety and accomplishments!!